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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Christopher Knaus

More than 30 retired judges call for ‘urgently needed’ federal Icac

The high court building in Canberra
Former high court judge Mary Gaudron is among 31 retired judges who have signed a letter urging Scott Morrison, Anthony Albanese and other leaders to establish a federal anti-corruption commission. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP

Thirty-one retired judges have issued a pre-election plea to Australia’s political leaders to urgently establish a strong anti-corruption commission, warning it is critical in reversing the “serious erosion of our shared democratic principles”.

In a letter sent to Scott Morrison, Anthony Albanese and the leaders of the Greens, One Nation and the United Australia Party on Wednesday, the judges say the case for an effective national integrity commission “remains impregnable”.

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